How to pronounce sleuthing
Say it like SLOO-thing. Sleuthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sleuthing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLOO
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleuthing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sleuthing
American and British speakers say sleuthing in essentially the same way: /ˈsluθɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsluːθɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLOO-thing.
What does sleuthing mean?
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Questions about saying sleuthing
How do you pronounce sleuthing?
Say SLOO-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsluθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsluːθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleuthing?
Sleuthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOO). Broken into parts: SLOO · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say sleuthing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsluθɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsluːθɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.